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INTRODUCTION. 



T PhyBlcal culture is a subject on which volumes yet remain to be 

i/ written before its necessities are fully grasped or generally under* 
^'^^ Btood. 

Professors of the art have increased and multipliod throughout th« 
country and yet doctors, hospitals and cemeteries are as liberally 
patronized as in the dark ages, 
^ Certain favored classes have made a practical study of the subject 

J^ and reaped f^olden benefits. Students have had its theory and prac- 
iT» tice drilled into them at college and have come forth into the battle 
O of life with the physique of gladiators. Elaborately fitted gymnas- 

iums have sprung up in every city and developed specimens of man- 
hood which an Olympian champion might envy. This progress is 
cheering as far as it goes : 

But how far does it go? 

The classes have undoubtedly mastered the subject, but have the 
masses been benefited? 

Take any one of the thousands of young men who scramble out to 
business in New York or any other large city every day after bolting 
a nominal and tasteless breakfast, and ask him about his health and 
habits. The answer will only vary as regards his freeedom or 
otherwise from actual disease. Beyond this he knows nothing on 
the subject. His habits, ho will assure you, are quite regulai*. He 
rides direct to his business every morning; stands at his desk, or 
counter or case for ten or twelve nK)rtal hours at a stretch; rides 
direct home again, bolts his supper, reads the paper and goes to bod. 

Is this man living, in the true sense of the word? 

No I He is slowly but surely decaying, without ever having 
tioomed. 

Ho has occasionally thought of joining a gymnasium or athletic 
club but never found the sjiare time. Ho has perhaps taken a cursory 
glimpse through some learniMl essay, lecture, or intrieate work on 
physical culture and was momentarily impressed but did not see 
bow it alTected him personalty. 

It is principally for such men this little treatise is compiled. They 
can grasp its theories during the liomeward ride and practically Sfiif 



C LNTRODUCTION. 

fcsfy themselves in a quarter of an hour after rising in the morning: 
or before going to bed at night tliat the great secret is theirs. 

The only artificial outfit needed is a pair of Indian clubs and dumb 
bells. With these, a spark of healthy manliness and ambitious en- 
thusiasm, a man can accomplish as much in an attic bedroom, or on 
the roof in mild weather, as will transform him in the course of a 
year. 

But a youth may argue, as one did recently with the writer "The 
investment would feed me for a week." 

Granted ; but there is no visible improvement in the body at th« 
end of a week's, or even a years's, liberal boai'd. 

The toiler goes out patiently day after day and week after week 
to drudge— for what— a living. 

All the necessaries and luxuries he can stuff himself with from steak 
to ice cream in a life time won't make him feel what it is to be alive 
like rational exercise of those parts of his system which have to lies 
dormant during his business. 

God may have created him to earn his bread by the sweat of his 
brow to the bitter end, but that does not justify him in neglecting 
the symmetry of the Image he represents. 

Better to aim at having "a combination and a form indeed where 
every god did seem to set his seal to give the world assurance of a 
man." 

In a country like ours, says Professor Blaikie in his admirable 
work, where the masses are so intelligent, where so much care is 
taken to secure what is called a good education, the ignorance as to 
what can be done to the body by a little systematic physical educa- 
tion is simply marvelous. 

Few persons seem to be aware that any limb, or any part of it, can 
be developed from a state of weakness and deficiency to one of full- 
ness, strength and beauty, and that equal attention to all the limbs, 
and to the body as well, will work a like result throughout. 

One of the most elTective and agreeable means of attaining thes« 
objects is 



CLUB-SWINGING. 



There is a fascination about this exercise that grows on one with 
his proliciency. The exertion or strain is rarely felt after the 
primary motions are mastered. As soon as the beginner realizes 
that the tendency of the club, from its special formation, is to 
describe a circle, if not prematurely checked in its course, he has 
crossed the only stumbling block. After that he has only to think 
of a movement, and, as a practical instructor puts it, "the clubs do 
the rest." 

The present generation is the first which had an opportunity of 
enjoying the exercise in this country. It will not, however, be the 
last, as the Ir>dian club, unlike many equally modern innovations, 
has come to stay. Its title indicates its origin. When the Britishers 
proceeded to civilize, and incidentally to annex, India, they were 
surprised to find the natives marvelously expert in swinging clubs 
in various graceful and fantastic motions. 

The English officers were not slow to recognize the superior de- 
velopment of those most addicted to the pastime. One of them alludes 
to the then novelty as follows : "The wonderful club exercise is ono 
of the most effectual kinds of athletic training. The clubs are of 
wood from four to twenty pounds, and in length about two feet and 
one half." 

"The exercise is in great repute among the native soldiery, police, 
and others whose caste renders them liable to emergencies where 
great strength of muscle is desirable. The evolutions which the 
clubs are made to perform, in the hands of experts, are exceedingly 
graceful." 

"Besides the great i-ecommendation of simplicity the Indian club 
practice possesses the essential property of expanding the chest and 
exercising every muscle of the body concurrently." 

The club exercise soon after was introduced into the British army 
as part of the drill. In due course its popularity spread to this coun- 
try and its use may now Ijo described as universal. Indeed, the en- 
thusiast was about light who exclaimed, "No homo is properly fur' 
Bished without at l(»ast a pair." 



CLUP-SWINGING. 




Right or Left 



Inner— Outer 



Forward or Backward 



THE PKINCIPLES OF CLUB SWINGING. Fig. 1. 

In the engraving the black spots represent the handle of the clul 
and the centre of the circle made by the end of the club in going around 
The hand being held nearly stationary. 

The lines at the feet of the figure, show the manner of varynig the 
movements by swinging in front, behind, at the side and diagonal to 
the front of the body. 

Any circle done in one direction can be reversed and swung in the 
opposite direction. 

Any circle done while the hand is held in any of the nine positions 
can be done with the hand at any of the other positions. 

By understanding this, and the proper metlvod of combining the 
circles into double movements, the pupil will be able to iiiveut ■ cmtn- 
Oation-S iucludiun any two or all th*^ riryltio. 



CLUB SWINGING. 

Accuracy is of the utmost importance in the practice of the exer- 
cises described in this boolt. This should be thoroughly understood 
as no skill can be acquired when the movements are done Ip a careless 
or awkward manner. 

It would perhaps be better to first practice the \movements with- 
out the clubs, turning the arm and wrist n the proper manner until 
the idea is perfectly clear, ♦^hen proceed the club. 

In selecting clubs the begi- ner shuuk. be careful not to get them 
too heavy for the difficult moveme ts; i, ub which can be held at 
arms length and made describe a wri t circle, is best, and the exercise 
which would be obtained by continuing their use ;i moment or two 
longer would be more beneficial than the strain of swinging a heavy 
one a shorter time. 

It is best to learn the names of the different circles and movements, 
as it gives a much clearer UTulerstanding of them than could be secured 
otherwise. In the single movements the es describe the circle it- 
self. In the double, the name indicates movement by showing the 
relation the arms bear to each other in completing n circle. 

In practicing, stand erect, expand the host, square the shoulder* 
and slightly elevate the chin, look straight to the front, lean a little for 
ward so as have the weight centre on the balls of the feel, have thf 
neels two inches apart with the toes spread at an angle of forty fiv** 
degrees. If there is a line in the floor or carpet, it would be well to 
stand facing it; make the club follow this line as nearly as possible„ 

First bring the club to the starting position, with the hand opposite 
the right breast, the elbow pressed to the side, the knuckles turned 
out and the club extended vertically. 

Start every Circle or Movement from this position. When only 
one club is used let one arm hang pendant at the side. If a Straighl> 
Arm circle is to be done, elevate the club at arms length to a point 
direct 11 y above, then proceed. 

First make the club describe an inner-circle, that is, start it toward 
the head or centre ot the body. Then describe the same circle at the 
side, that is, at right angles with the line. Then the same digonally 
with the line, next describe the same circle in the opposite direction 
or outer, starting away from the head or body, and so on through the 
three circles as before. Then try another circle the same, and as soon 
as all the single circles have been mastered take both clubs and pro- 
ceed in the same manner. 

If at first the club wrenches the wrist in making the circles, try some 
otJier way of holding it. as the whole secret of doing the difficult 
movements is io. ae manner in which the club is held in the hand. 



CLUB-SWINGING. 




Fi". 2. 



BENT-ARM CIRCLES, BACK. Fig. 3 and 4. 

Hold the club in the starting position, raise the arm and drop the 
club over the shoulder, make a complete circle behind the back, and 
repeat. Allow the wrist perfect freedom, do not hold the club too tight 
as it will make the movement awkward. In the inner circle let the 
hand pass from the top of the head to the back of the neck. 

With the right hand drop the club to the right for the outer circle 
and to the left for the inner circle, and the reverse with the left hand. 

Endeavor to swing the club squarely, and let the evolutions be per- 
pend icular and parallel to the line in the floor. 

The only difference between the inner and outer circles is the di- 
rection of swinging them. 



CLUB-SWINGIIVa 




INNER MOVEMENT. Fig. 6. 

This movement combines tlie inner bent-arm circle, back of the 
shoulder and tlie plain straight-arm movement or sweep in front of the 
body, thus making a circle within a circle. 

Execute the same with the left hand carrying the club to the ri^*» 
tostead of the left. 



12 



CLUB-SWINGING. 




OUTER MOVEMENT. Fio. 6. 

This movement combines the outer bent-arm circle back of the 
shoulder and the straight-arm circle in front of the body. 

When finishing the bent-arm circle, raise the arm and extend it 
straight vertically before starting the straight-arm circle. 



CLUB-SWINGING, 




SIDE MOVEMENT. Fig. 7. 
From the starting position, drop the club forward or back, letting it 
turn loosely in the hand, finish the bent-arm circle with a straight-arm, 
both circles being complete. 

The circles should be made at light angles to tlie floor line. 
Eepeat with the left hand. 




OVER-AKM MOVEMENT. Fig. 8. 
From the starting position raise the arm and extend it across to 
the opposite shoulder. Drop the club over it and made it describe a 
complete circle behind the back. Throw the head back to allow the 
arm to go over the shoulder as far as possible. 

Finish with a straight-arm circle and repeat. Excute the same 
<nth the left hand. Reverse to the inner movement. 

UNDER-ARM MOVEMENT. Fig. 9. 

Extend the arm not in use norizontally. Drop the club with the 
arm reaching as far as possible, turn the knuckles out and describe 
the circle behind the back, with the h^ruCl elose up under the opposite 
arm. 

In the movement combine the stra,igilt=aim with the under-arm 
circle. Reverse to outer-circle. ExecufeBlHtbr same manner with the 
left hand. 



CLUB-SWINGINU. 




CLUB-SWINGING. 




Piff. 11 



BENT-ARM CIRCLE, FRONT. Fig. 11. 
Hold the club loosely in the hand, taking hold of the ball of th» 
hant'le, turn the palm out and drop the club down and around. Keep the 
hand nearly stationary, allowing the wrist the necessary freedom. 
Finish with a straight-arm circle. 
Repeat, reverse and execute with the left hand. 

EXTENSION MOVEMENT. FiG.lO. 

Raise the arm and point tlie club at an angle of forty five degrees 
upward, drop the club down behind the head and around until it is in 
a horizontal position, tlien straighten the arm, from this position drop 
the chib and pass it down in front of the body and up to the changing 
point. 

Reverse the raovment, making the club pass in the opposite di- 
rection. 

Execute in the same manner with the other hand. 



CLUB-SWINOINA. 



17 




INNER, LOWER WRIST-CIKCLES, IN FRONT. Fia.'iSi 

From the straigiit arm circles swing the club around while the 
arm remains stationary and pendant, using the strength of tlie wrist 
and holding the handle firmly. Finish with the straight-arm circle- 
Execute the same with tlie left hand. 




OUTER, LOWER WRIST-CIRCLES, IN FRONT. Fm. 1? 

From the straight arm circles swing the club around while the 
«rra remains stationary and pendant, using the strength of the wrist 
And holding the handle firmly. Finish with the straight-arm circle. 
fiXBCute the same with th'^ left hand. 



CLUB-SWINGING 




EXTENDED-ARM WRIST-CIRCLES, Fig. 14 and 15. 

Turn the club in the hand, liorizontal. to the right or left above 
or under the arm. or forward or backward on either side of it. 

Let the club roll in the hand and endeavor to keep it perfectly 
horizontal or vertical. When swung in front finish with a straight- 
arm circle. Keep the arm stationarj-. 



DL\GONAL CIRCLES. Fig. 17. 
Swing the arm diagonal to the floor line, first on one then on the 
other side of the body. Vary by holding one arm out and swinging the 
other under it. 



CLUB-SWINGING. 




--p----'r:.y' 



Fig. 16. 



HORIZONTAL-CIRCLES Fio. 16. 
For the Outer Horizontal circle, hold tlie club at arms length on a 
line with the shoulder. Pass the arm to the front, giving the club a half 
turn outward so that the end of it will be under the chin, complete 
the circle with the club, passing the arm to the opposite side, then back 
in the same manner. Understand that the arm makes only a half circle 
while the club makes one and a half. 

For the Inner Horizontal, turn the club in towards the face and a- 
cross to the opposite side, the arm moving as before. Make a half circle 
with both arm and club. 

This movement can be varied by making the club describe the 
circle on a line over the head, keep it horizontal as before. 

Finish with the lower half of the straight-arm circle. 



UPPER, WRIST-CIRCLE. Fia. 18. 

After a straight-arm circle, and when the arm is extended verticallj 
let the club drop down and by a jerking movement of the hand make 
it describe a wrist-circle, then complete the straight-arm circle and 
repeat. 

Swing either to the right or left and repeat with the left hand. 



CLUB-SWINGING. 




OUTER, LOWER, WRIST-CIRCLE. BACK. Fig. 19. 
Hold the club loosely in the hand or have the handle between the 
first and second fingers, turn the palm out. Start with a straight-arm 
circle, give the club sufficient torce to carry itself around, allowing the 
wrist to turn with the club. Stop the arm suddenly, when down str- 
aight, make a wrist-circle with the club and finish with a straight-arir 
^'ircle. Repeat, then execute the same with the left hand 



CI-OH-.-^W : Nr.i N«, 



23 




I5QNER. LOWER, WRIST-CIRCLE, BACK. Fia. 20. 

Start witli a straight-arm circle, turn the palms to the rear, stop 
the arm suddenly when down straight, turn the wrist out and allow 
the club to describe a circle behind the back, the hand following the 
elub to the centre of the back. 

Finish with a straight-arm circle. 

rtepeat and execute the same with the left hanil. 



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Straigiiten the arm after each circle. 




STOP OR SLAP OX THE ARM. Fig. 22. 
In bringing tiie arm to a hoiizoatal position, allow the club to pass 
over and drop smartly on the arm and rebound, reversing the circle. 
Also by crossing the clubs when extended vertically and slapping them 
on the opposite arms, then throw tiiem up again, reversing the circle, 
or extend them out to the sides. 

Also by throwing them up and dropping them over the head and 
finishing with an extension movement. 



CLUB-SWINGING. 




FRONT BENT-ARM CIRCLE. 
Bring the shoiilder forward, hold tho hand in front of the opposite 
ihoulder, turn the palm out carry the club around for a complete circle 
and finish with a Straight-Arm circle. This circle is made principally 
by the action of the hand and wrist. Reverse, swinging with tlie other 
hand. 



DOUBLE MOVEMENTS. 



The double movements are simply FOUR different ways of com- 
bining the single circles. 

The circles described comprise all there is to club swinging. Whan 
they are thoroughly mastered with either hand so as to be swung either 
to the riglit or left, forward or backward and the same diagonal, they 
can with ingenuity and patience, be formed into an endless variety of 
beautiful, intricate and difficult evolutions, by combining the circles. 

Any number of circles can be formed into one combination by 
counting wliile practicing. 

In Single Time, count one for the circle of both hands. That is 
in making a straight-arm PARALLEL Fig. 23, or CROSS movement 
Fig. 24, count 1, add a bent arm circle, count it 2, viz, 1-2, 1-2, etc. 

In Double Time, count one for each circle of each hand. That is, 
in making a straight-arm FOLLOW movement. Fig. 25, count it 1 and 2, 
add a bent-arm circle, count it .3 and 4, viz. 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, etc. Always 
count as many numbers as there are circles in the combination. 

The REVERSE movement Fig. 26, can be done either in single or 
double time, 

The best method for learning the double movements is as follows. 
Hold the clubs in the starting position, go through the movement sev- 
eral times with the rigl)t hand, then do the same with the left. Repeat 
making one circle less with each hand, and continue, making one less 
each time, until the movement is done once witli each hand. Then 
count the circles and proceed, counting as directed. 

When the movements and circles have been mastered sufficiently 
well to allow it. the interest in the exercise will be increased by ar- 
ranging a routine of movements so as to have them in groups, with 
all the changes which are in them, in the order in which they should 
como, witli tW easy movements first and the most difficult last. 

To become an artistic and graceful performer, it is necessary to do 
every movement in perfect time and with the greatest precision thus 
combining grace and elegance. If the club is to be held perpendicular 
let it be exactly so ; if horizontal exactly horizontal Describe all the 
circles and sweeps squarely to the side or front, and do not swing too 
fast. Wiiere you can have the benefit of a large mirror, it will be a 
valuable assistance in exhibiting defects and correcting awkwardness, 
and it will also assist in developing countless variations and move- 
ments. The latter affording an ample field for ingenuity and skill in 
combination, and with patience and perseverance, the pupil will soon 
become the master of a beautiful and beneficial ae^'omoiishraent. 



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DOUBLE BENT-ARM MOVEMENT. Fig. 27. 

As an illustration of simplicity of the double movements the figure 
here shown will be a fair example. The movement shown is a com- 
bination of the inner and outer bent-arm circles. By crossing the clubs 
above the head a Cross movement, is made. By swinging one in ad- 
vance of the other a Reverse movement is executed and by passing them 
both in the same direction a Parallel movement is the resuit. 



EXTENDED-ARM CIRCLES. FiG.28. 
The figure illustrates the manner of doing these cirlces with two 
clubs. Swing the clubs 1st. Outside of the arms. 2nd. Inside, ."^rd. to 
the Riglit of both. 4th. to the Left. Either Forward or Backward. 
They can be done Parallel, Cross, Follow or Reverse, in Front and at 
the Side. 



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PARALLEL MOVEMENT. Fig. 29. 

This movement is a combination of the Inner and Outer circles, 
the clubs moving parallel for a complete circle. 

It is of great importance to throughly understand that the descrip- 
tions of double movements are not only for the Straight-arm circles, 
but also for every circle described in the Single circles. They can all 
be done in the ways described, and any two or more can be combined. 



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FOLLOW MOVEMEXT. Fig. 30. 
This movement is the same combination as the Parallel, the clubs 
Ibllowiug each other like the arms of a windmill, retaining the same 
relative position for a complete circle. 

A back circle either upper or lower must be added to allow the clubs 
to pass each otlier. 



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DOUBLE EXTENSION MOVEMENT. Fig. 31. 

The double Extension is a combination of half a Straight and half a 
Bent Arm circle, and can be done Parallel, Cross, Reverse or Follow, 
it can also be combined with any of the circles by doing the Extension 
with one club and the cirf le with the other, arranging the count, to 
allow the clubs to pass each other without breaking the time. 

These combinations of half circles should receive due attention as- 
it is the only way to reverse from Right to Left or to change from one 
movement to another without breaking the time. 



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CKOSS MOVEMENTS, INNER OR OLxER, Fig. 32. 

For the Inner Cross-circles, start by crossing the arms or clubs 
at the top of the circle and separating them at the bottom, coming 
together and crossing as before at the top. 

Fop the Outer Gross-circle, start by separatingthearmsorcluba 
at the top and crossing them at the bottom. 

Combined with the Lower Back or Front circles this movement 
becomes very pretty. 



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INNER EEVERSE MOVEMENT, Fm. 33. 

The Inner Reverse movement is the Inner Straight and Bent- Arm 
circles combined, the arms or clubs crossing and separating at the 
sides of the circle. Start by swinging one half of a circle with one 
hand before moving the other, then move both toward each other pass- 
ing at the outermost part of the circle, repassing at the opposite side. 

To combine the Straight and Bent-Arm circles, as in the figure, 
start both clubs in the opposite directions at the same time, make the 
right hand club describe a complete Inner Bent- Arm circle, while the 
left describe an Inner Straight- Arm circle, the clubs regaining the 
starting position together. Then repeat, making the left hand club 
describe the Bent-Arm circle and the right the Straight-Arm circle. 



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OUTER REVERSE MOVEMENT. Fig. 34. 

The Outer Reverse movement i«t the Outer Straight and Bent-Arm 
circle.s combined, the arms or clubs crossing and separating at the 
sides ol the circles. Start by swinging one half of a circle with one 
hand before moving the other, then move both toward each other 
passing at the outermost part of the circle, repassing at the opposite 
side. 

To combine the Straight and Bent- Arm circles, as in the figure, 
start both clubs in opposite directions at the same time, make the 
right hand club describe a complete Outer Bent-Arm circle, while the 
left describes an Outer Straight-Arm circle, the clubs regaining the 
starting position together. Then repeat, making the left hand club 
describe the Bent-.\rm circle and tlie right the Straight-Arm circle. 



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OVEK-ARM MOVEMENT. Fia. 35. 

This movement is swung the same as the Innei and Outer Ee- 
verse movements and the same directions should be followed. 

Throw the head well back and extend the arms to their greatest 
length to allow the clubs to make a graceful circle over the shoulder. 



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FRONT BENT-AKM MOVEMENT. Fig. 36. 

For this movement follow the directions, given for the Inner 
and Outer reverse circles. 

Extend the arras to full length and compress the shoulders for- 
ward to allow the necessary action of the arm, making the Bent- 
Arm circle. 



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EXERCISE FOE HEAVY CLUB. Fig. 37. 

Stand with the feet well braced, as in the figure. From the 
Starting-Position raise the club and drop it over the head and let it 
hang behind the back, then reverse the movement passing the club 
with arms extended, around in front and up to a horizontal position 
behind the back. 

Vary the movement by passing the club to the right or left of 
the body. 



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SECOND EXERCISE. Fig. 38. 

Raise the club, drop it over the shoulder, extend the arm to full 
length, pass the club in a full sweep in front of the body and as far 
up behind as possible, then reverse the movement, carrying the club 
to the Starting-Position before repeating. 

The movement over the head shoulil be made principally with 
the wrist. 



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THIRD EXERCISE. FlO. 39. 

This exercise is similar to the preceding one and for two clubs. 
Raise the clubs from the Starting-Position, drop them behind the 
back, bending the arm as much as possible, then return them to the 
Starting-Position, make a Bent- Arm circle at the side and in finish- 
ing it extend the arms and make a full sweep in front, past the side 
and up behind the back to a horizontal position. Then reverse the 
movement and return to the Starting-Position. 



CLUB-SWxNGING. 




STRAIGHT-ARM EXERCISE. Fig. 40. 

Extend the arm full length, pass the clubs in opposite direc- 
tions describing full circles. Reverse the movement. Vary the 
movements by swinging both clubs in the same direction but having 
them at opposite sides of the circle. 

Turn the body from sid^ ' o side to assist the movement of the 
arms. 



DUMB BELL EXERCISE. 



The dumb bell has been used in this country so generally that it 
has come to be regarded as indispensable to proper development. 

Its weight and substance are apparent on a casual inspection but 
its wonderful influence on all bi'anches of training is only fully un- 
derstood by the initiated. 

Its exercises give fair employment to all parts of the body and to 
both sides equally. 

If the muscles in the left side and arm of the beginner are much 
weaker than the others, as is almost invariably the case, additional 
attention to the left hand exercises will soon equalise matters. 

In purchasing dumb bells the same precautions should be taken 
as advised for Indian clubs. Except the beginner is unusually ro- 
bust he cannot get them too light. They may be replaced by heavier 
ones as he progresses in expertness and strength. 

The modern wooden bells are more generally recommended than 
metal ones as the}' are not so chilly to the touch or noisy in con- 
tact with each other or on the floor. 

The various positions and movements in which the bells may be 
used are directly and powerfully conducive to erectness of carriage 
and freedom of limb. 

In exercising, keep tlie head up, and breathe deep and full, allowing 
the chest to expand to the utmost. The time to take a full breath 
is when the muscles are relaxed. 

The only drawback to the universal popularity and adoption of 
dumb bells as a means of exercise confronts almost every be- 
ginner, not only in the privacy of his room but in the majority of 
gymnasiums where the instructor is not thoroughly conversant with 
the rudiments. 

The writer can recall numberless instances, where a youth started 
practicing with dumb bells at home or in some slovenly conducted 
gymnasium. The method, or, rather, lack of method, was to plug 
away with rapidly waning energy for a couple of weeks at a few un- 
couth motions he had either conceived or heard were the proper 
thing. At this stacre the weari'^ome monotony of the daily grind 



■DUMB BELTi EXERCISE. 4S 

beoame unbearable and he dropped the bells permanently in disen- 
chanted disgust. 

This difficulty can be easi y avoided by beginning properly with 
the simplest movements. The fiist few of these thoroughly mas- 
tered and committed to memory lead him on by agreeable grada- 
tions into the more complieatod motions, and his enthusiasm de- 
velops in proportion with his muscles. 

To lay the foundation for a proper course of exercises effectively 
undivided attention should first be given to the practice of a series 
of motions without the bells. They are almost indispensable to a 
thorough enjoyment of the bell exercises at a later stage and are 
besides very attractive and beneficial in themselves. 

Indeed so permanent is their fascination, that while empty headed 
and callow youths ignore them as childish, accomplished gymnasts 
and muscular pfodigies such as Prof. GeorgeGoldie, New York Ath- 
letic Club, and President W. B. Curtis, of the Metropolitan Associa- 
tion, rarely turn out to their daily avocations without going through 
the whole series with undimmed enthusiasm and belief in their 
eflBcacy. 

They are here appended in such simplified form that the point 
may be taken at a glance. 

Marginal kej- words are given in italics to catch the eye and 
assist the memory. 

Place the book open at this page on a rest within range of your 
eyes, take a mark on the floor or carpet as a guide line and go ahead. 

If you have a roommate or convenient companion of similar tastes, 
you might coach each other in turn from the book and establish a 
mutual benefit association on which you can draw for life. 



FIRST PRACTICE. 

Jtention. — Position of attention, the toes to the line. 

Step to the. rear. — Make a full step to the rear with the left foot, 
the right following. 

Step to the front. — Resume the first position. 
Step to the rear.— A.S before. 

Left foot forward. — 1. Pass hands to the rear across small of back 
grasping the right arm just above the elbow, with the right hand 
supporting the left arm under the elbow. 2. Make a half face to the 
right, by turning on the heels, so that the back of the left heel 
touches inside of the right, and the left foot is pointed straight to 
the front. S. Make a full step to the front with the left foot, the 
right remaining firm and flat on the ground, the knee braced well 



«4 DUMB BELIj EXEBCISE. 

back, the hip pressed forward, the head upright, the chest advanced, 
shoulders flat, the eyes directed to the front. 

Recover. — Bring the left foot back to the right. 

Right foot forward. — 1. Face to the left, the right foot pointed to 
the front. 

2. Step out with the right foot as with the left foot forward. 

Recover. —Bring the right foot back to the left. 

Step to the front. — 1. Make a half face to the right and bring the 
hands down by the sides to the full extension of the arms. 

2. Step to the front, resuming the first position at the line. 

Stand at ease. — Draw back the right foot six inches, placing the 
hollow of it against the left heel, bringing the weight of the body 
upon the right leg, the left knee a little bent. Bring the hands 
together in front of the body, striking the palms smartly together 
and slipping the palm of the right hand over the back of the V-., 
chest advanced and eyes directed to the front. 

Attention. — Position of attention the toes at the line. 

Astride. — Place the left foot ten inches on the left of the line, toes 
pointed to the front and slightly turned outwards, the right follow- 
ing at the same distance on the right, the knees slightly bent, arms 
hanging straight by the sides. 

Ready. — Bend the knees until they jut over the toes keeping the 
heels on the ground at the same time. Stoop from the waist and 
bring both hands to the centre of the line, the hands closed and to- 
gether, the thumbs together, knuckles to the ground.. 

Up. — Straighten the back and lower limbs. At the same time 
bring the hands close up by the sides and carry them to the full ex- 
tension of the arms above the shoulders. This extension may be 
repeated six times. 

Halt. — Lower the hands to the sides and come to the position of 
attention behind the line. 

Step to the rear. — As before. 

Step to the right. — Make a full step to the right front at the angle 
at which the toes are pointed from the position of attention, the 
left following. 

Step to the left. — 1. Make a half face to the left. 

2. Make a full step to the left with the left foot, the right remain- 
ing lat and firm on the ground the knee braced back and at the 
instant that the foot meets the ground let the left hand grasp the 
thigh just above the knee, the thumb inside, the fingers outside, the 
lower part of the leg and left arm forming a straight and continuous 



DDMB liEIili EXEBCISE. 45 

line from foot to shoulder, the right arm remaining extended in the 
line of the right leg. 

Face to the right.— Tyirn on the heels facing to the right reversing 
the position of both lower and upper limbs. 

BELL EXERCISES. 

Having become thoroughly familiarised with the foregoing, take 
your dumb bells, place them on the line and come to attention with 
jour toes touching them. 

EXERCISE I. 

Step to the rear. — As in first practice. 

Left foot fonvard. — Make a half face to the right and step to the 
front with the left foot as in first practice, the left hand grasping the 
thigh just above the knee as the foot comes to the ground, the right 
•rm extended in the line of the right leg. 

Right hand. — Seize the bell with the right hand the lower limbs 
remaining in position. 

Up. — liaise the bell above the shoulder bending the arm during 
the ascent to the full extension of the at-m leaning strongly on the 
left knee and pressing the chest to the front during the ascent of 
the bell. 

In this position the left leg to the knee and the left arm should 
form one continuous line from foot to shoulder. 

Down. — Lower the bell, replace it on the line and recover as in 
first practice. 

Right foot forward. — As in first practice and go through previous 
motion with bell in left hand and recover. 

EXERCISE II. 

Left foot forward. — As before. 

Both hand**. — Seize a bell in each hand, arms passing on either 
aide of the knee. 

Up. — Raise the bells above the shoulders, bending the arms dur- 
ing the ascent to their full extension, keeping the left knee bent and 
pressing the chest to the front during tlie ascent of the bells. 

Down.— Bring the bells straight down by the sides, replace them 
on the mark and recover. 

Right foot forward. — And repeat previous motions. 

EXERCISE III. 
Lcftfoot forward.— As before. 
Rpcovrring riijld /tinici.t— Seize bell in right hand. 



46 DUMB BELIi EXEKClbB. 

Up. — Eecnver and at same time elevate the bell above the shoulde.. 
to full extension of the arm. 

Left foot forward. — Step to the front with the left foot, retaining 
the bell at the elevation above the shoulder and pressing the chest 
to the front. 

Down. — As before, then advance right foot forward and repeat 
previous motions. 

EXERCISE IV, 

Left foot forward. — As before. 

Recovering both hands. — Seize the bells as in exercise II. 
Up. — Recover and at same time raise both bells above the shoul- 
ders to full extension of arms. 
Left foot forward. — As before, retaining bells at the elevation. 
Dovm. — As before, and recover. 
Right foot forward. — As before, and repeat previous motions. 

EXEECISE V. 

Step to the front.— As in first practice. 

Astride. — As in first practice. 

Up and down, ready. — As in first practice, stoop from the waist 
and seize the bells. 

Up and down, up. — The action and position of the ascent as in first 
practice, carrying the bells above the shoulders. 

Down. — Lower the bells, letting them swing to the rear between 
the legs. 

Ha/t. — Replace the bells on the mark and resume the position of 
attention. 

Step to the rear. — As before. 

As you advance in proficiency and strength, either or all of the 
foregoing exercises may be repeated up to six times. Always begin 
and end. liowever, with the performance of those moderate and gen- 
tle movements which nearest approach the ordinary motions of 
your every day life. Abruptness in beginning or ending severe ex- 
ercise is injurious. 

A SIMPLEE SERIES. 

For any one whose lower limbs are sufficiently exercised in his 
daily avocations, the following exercises are generally considered 
adequate. They have not the grace, attractiveness and variety of 
the preceding ones. 

With busy men, however, thpy are likely to continue more popu- 
;?\r 83 they occupy less time and attention. 



DUMB BET.Ii EXERCISE. 47 

Each motion described is illustrated by a cut, which makes it 
clear to the veriest novice. 

Persons in going through these exercises should remember that 
by turning the hands they are exercising the muscles of the arm 
and shoulder differently, and that when the arm is raised its upper- 
most muscles are doing the work. 

It would be also well to glance first, over the preliminary instruc- 
tions for the other exercises, as to attitude and breathing. 

Fig. 1. Hold the bells at the side with the arms pendant. Drav/ 
the bells up to the arm pits, turning the wrist as far in as possible. 
Repeat this and all other movements until fatigued. 

Fig. 2. Hold the arms horizontally in front, pass them back on a 
line with the shoulders as far as possible, crossing the arms in 
returning. 

Fig. 3. Eaise the bell from the pendant position to a line with 
the shoulders, turn the palm out and extend the arm vertically. 
Reverse the movement, resuming the first position. 

Fig. 4. Keep the arms straight and swing the bells over the head 
and as far back as possible, then rererse the direction and swing 
the arms down past the sides and up behind the back. 

Fig. 5. Hold the arms at the side, swing the bells out and up strik- 
ing them together over the head. Vary the movement by swinging 
one bell up and the other down. 

Fig. 6. Stand erect, holding the bells at the chest. Step out to 
the side as far as possible, at the same time extending the arms 
horizontally. Regain the first position and repeat the movement 
m the opposite side. Vary the movement by stepping to the front 
end rear. 

Fig. 7. Stand with the legs well spread, extend the arms verti 
cally, bend back as far a"^ possible, then swing the bells down and 
as far between the legs as possible and up again. 

Fig. 8. Bend the legs and keep Ihe back straight, touch the bells 
to the floor, straighten up and extend the arms high above the head 
standing on tip toe. 

Fig. 9. Stand with the arms extended over the head, bend grad- 
ually down, as far as you can, keeping the arras extended, then 
slowly resume the upright po!^ition and bend to the other side in 
the same maiu.er. 



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60 DUMB BEIil. EXEKCISE. 



SPECIAL EXERCISES. 

To improve the bicejis. — Stand erect with arms well into sideo, ^md 
feet planted firmly about nine inclies apart. 

Curl dumb bells until finger nails come in contact with front of 
shoulder. Bi'ing the finger nails towards you turning the hands in- 
ward as you raise the bell above elbow. You can vary this motion in 
several ways which will suggest themselves after a few experiments. 

Muscles back of arm and shoulders. — Stand with body erect, step 
forward with each foot in turn and pass the bells as far as you can 
stretch behind you with backs of hands upward. You can vary this 
motion also. Another method is to stretch face downwards on a 
mat or form and pass the bells backward in same manner. 

Forearms. — Press elbows to side and bring up lower arms at right 
angles to body. Then curl the hands with and without the bells 
without bringing the elbow or any muscle above it into play. Con- 
tinue until you feel the muscles suiBciently tested. 

Chest, development. —The method most generally advocated for im- 
proving the chest muscles is to stretch on your back on a rug or 
form. 1. Pick up bells and push them up vertically at right angles 
with the body, the bells touching. Then open the arms quietly and 
gradually drop the hands until back of them touches the floor on 
each side. 

2. Lower the arms from their vertical position until the ends of 
the bells touch the floor as far directly behind your head as you 
can reach. 

Then bring the hands back slowly to their vertical position over 
the chest. This exercise may be varied by letting the hands drop 
forward until the ends of the bells touch the floor on each side 
close to the hips. 

The hands may alternate in this movement in various ways. 

3. Extend arms at full length behind head with backs of hands 
resting on floor. Then lift sufficiently to clear the arms and de- 
scribe a downward semi-circle with each until the bells touch the 
hips. Eepeat in moderation. 

4. Starting from previous position, describe a complete circle 
with each hand, reversing the course of the bells at intervals. 

5. Let one arm touch the floor, fully extended at right angles wiih 
body ; then extend the other arm across the body in same direc- 
tion as far as possible, without turning off back. Alternate the 
arms frequently. -^ 



Amateur CHAnpions. 



'Aie Amateur Athletic Union annually holds a gyxanaetio 

/rionship tournament in which club-swinging forms one of the most 
interesting features. The rules which apply to this event are ; 

1. The competition shall be conducted by a jury oompoeed of tbree 
judges, \Yliose decisions shall be tinal and without appeal. 

2. The judges must place themselves upon both sides of the oc» 
testants, in order to observe their general form. 

?. The contestants shall draw lots and tb m peilurm in rotatiot;. 

4. Each competitor shall perform three' xercisee of bisown eeieo- 
don or combination. 

5. Except in case of tfusuintit u> Ute ifmnuxm, oc 9eoor>d trlaija 
shall be allowed. 

6. The judges shall mitrS,, eacn for himself, in a ratio to t»ve points 
for a perfect performance, laKing into consideration: 1. The difli- 
culty of the exercise. 2. The beauty <>I the combination nnd its ex- 
ecution. 3. The general form vt the contestant. 

7. The winner of the ompetition snail oe tne one havui^j obtained 
'lie hlgpest aggregate number oi p.>int6, next nufheet semmd, and 
soon. 

Clubs weighing ttiree pounds each shall be used, aod •«eL oon 
restart ne allowed five minutu)^ for >i oertorman.* 



(JSCrUL HlWTS. 



If during' your first week your muscles feel sore, use arnica; and If 
a joint be particularly sensitive, it may be wrapped in a cloth satur- 
ated with arnica and surrounded by a thick flannel wrapper which 
should be allowed to remain during the night. This will very soon 
relieve any soreness which the unwonted exercise may produce. 

Cleansing the skin by a copious bath of one kind or another every 
day is an absolute necessity to perfect and vigorous health. Water 
is accessible to everybody and is about the only luxury that cannot 
be used to excess. 

One who has not access to a bath room can at least use a sponge 
liberally morning and night. 

A very feasible method of securing a substitute for a bath is sug- 
gested by a Boston professor of physical culture. His plan is : 

Procure a bathing mat, or make one by sewing a rope into a piece 
of rubber cloth four or five feet in diameter. On springing out of 
bed spread this mat on the floor close to your wash basin, which 
should contain three or four quarts of water. Standing in the center 
of the mat with bathing mittens on (these are simply little bags 
made of an old towel), dip into the bowl and apply the water rapidly 
to every part of the body. The bathing mittens will carry from the 
wash bowl to your body considerable water. Apply it liberally to the 
chest, back and arms, and to every part of the body as rapidly as your 
hands can move. Then, first with a soft towel, and then with a rough 
one, wipe the body quickly, and with that vigor and earnestnes^ 
which men display in wrestling or boxing. The feet should receive 
hard friction, and for a moment, standing with the soles upon a seam 
in the carpet, twist them from side to side while they sustain the 
weight of the body. Nothing will warm them so quickly, while the 
heat will continue for some time. 

It should also be borne in mind that daily ablutions, even on thf 
liberal scale pointed out, do not reduce the necessity of a thoroug' 
scrubbing in a warm bath once a waw 



SuUHE SPALDING OtRADE-IVIARK^ 



SPALDING GOLD MEDAL INDlAiN ci.o. 

Model, material and finuh are aa perfect as the mort complete and up-to-date factory c 
NATURAL COLOR. LATHE POUSKED. HIGH FINISH 
Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs are made of selected first grade c 
maple, in two popular models and are perfect in balance. Each c 
bears fac-simile of the Spalding Gold Medal. Each pair is wrapped 
in paper bag. 
Model E — Weights specified are for each club 
S lb. Pair, $ .SSi(S6.S4 Doz. \<A lb. Pair, $ .90 if S9.S-f Doz. 

V lb. •• .65* 6.% " 2 lb •• IJOOif/JJO " 
1 lb. " .75* S,/0 •• 3 lb. '• 1.40*/^.,*\f •• 

Model B— Weights specified are for each club 
]^ lb. Pair,$ SSifSSM Dos. IK 'b. Pair, $ .7S-k SS.2fi Dos. 

V lb. " .60* 6.00 " 2 lb. •' .85-* 9./J " 
1 lb. •• .65* 6.S^ " 3 lb. •■ 1.15*A'.<*; •■ 

Spalding Trade-Mark Indian Clubs 

STAINED RNISH 

The following clubs bear our Trade-Mark, are made of good material, 

and are far superior in shape and finish to the best clubs of other makes. 

Furnished in two popular models. Each pair wrapped in paper bag. 

Model ES — Weights specified are for each club 

M lb. Pair. $ .AO if S-f -OS Doz . 1^ lb. Pair. $ .65ifS6.'>ODoz. 

H lb. •• .45* 4.5(J •• 2 lb. ■■ .75* S./O " 

I lb. " .50* 5.16 " 3 lb. " 1.00*/^.*" " 

Model BS— Weights specified are for each club 

S lb. Pair. $ .25ifS3.36 Doz. 1^ lb. Pair, $ .^SifS5J6 Doz. 

\ lb. •• .40* 3.96 " 2 lb. •• .70* ~.20 " 

1 lb " .45* 4.44 " 3 lb. " .85* 'I.IJ " 

Spalding Exhibition Clubs 

dsomely finished in ebonite ; for exhibition and 
le clubs are hollow, with large body, 
mely light, represent a club weigh- 






Indian Club and Dumb Bell Hangers 



,. Pair. 15c.*..s7.6,f j9')?. 

M. Mounted on oak strips. 

Pair. 25c.* X'./7^/>o--. 



Savage Bar Bell 



aped ends, with a flexible hickory shaft 
lilar to that obtained with the French wai 



__^»:*^ Especially designed by 
=*•# Dr. Watson L. Savage. 




,d. Each. 50c.*Ji5.7(^;/Jt>s. 



Spalding Ash Bar Bells 

,^k No 2 Selected material, highly polished, 
O 5 feet long. . Each. 45c* ^Z..*.^ /)o.-. 



School Wand 



5 feet lo 

Calisthenic Wand 



No. 3. 3 ' .• feet long. Straight grain maple. 

black finish. Each. 12c. * SI .20 Do:. 

TAs prirM jyrintcd in italics opposite items marked \ 



On Wands and Bar 



pound, and on one-half dozen pairs or mare 
id Bar BcUs auantity prices unll be Mowed on c 



feet long. I inch diameter. Black 

.... Each, 15c. * SI. 44 Doz. 

p quoted only on orders far one dozen pairs or 

ver one pound in weight. 




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STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPUTE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVED 

OF THIS BOOK 



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rtj^ THE SRALDING(ii))TRADE-MARK Z, 



SANDOW'S PATENT SPRING GRIP DUMB BELLS 

A. G. Spalding & Bros.. Sole American and Canadian Licensees 

An entire system of physical culture is 



^^^^S 


■ 


embraced within the exercises possible with 
these wonderful dumb bells. 


B^l 


1 


The bells are made m two halves connected 
by steel springs, the effort necessary in grip- 
ping compelling the pupil to continually devote 
his whole mind to each movement This con- 


Hh 


^ 


centration of will power on each muscle 
involved is what is responsible for the great 
results obtained through properly exercising 
with them. 


ffl 


1 


No 6. MEN'S. Nickel-plated ; seven steel 

springs. . . . . Pair. $3.00 
No 5. MEN'S. Black enameled, fiv.- steel 

springs ... Pair. $2.00 
No. 4. LADIES' Nickel-plated; five steel 

springs Pair. $2.50 

No. 2. BOYS'. Nickel-plated ; four steel 

springs Pair. $2.00 




pDumt 
gre.tes 


Sandow Patent Spring Cr 

B<IU .reused by .11 the 

athletes in their tr.i 


We include with e.ch pair of S.ndow Dumb Bell. 
. chart of e.ercUes bySandow and full instruction, 
for using. This is the most complete exercising 

to understand. Profusely illustrated. 





Spalding Gold Medal Wood Dumb Bells 

Model A. Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High Finish 
Spalding Gold Medal Dumb Bells are made of selected first grade clear maple, 
and are perfect in balance. Each bell bears fac-simile of the Spalding Gold 
Medal. Each pair is wrapped in paper bag. Weights specified are for each bell. 
•A lb. Bells. Pair. 45c. ■A- .V/.M Air. 1 Ib.Bells. Pair. 65c. ir So.7J Doz. 
34 lb Bells. " 50c. -^ .\/(> ■• I'i Ib.Bells. " 70c.-* 7 jl? " 

2 lb. Bells. Pair, 80c. -k SS.-'^J Doz 

Spalding Trade-Mark Wood Dumb BelU 

Model AW (Stained Finish.) Spalding Trade-Mark quality. Made of good ma- 
terial and superior in shape and finish to the best wood dumb bells of other 
makes. Each pair wrapped in paper bag. Weights specified are for each bell 
Vz lb. Bells. Pair. 35c. i( ■S3.,S6 Doz I lb. BeUs. Pair, 45c. if S4.44 Doz 
K. lb. Bells. •• 40c.*- 3 90 " I '2 Ib.Bells. " 55c.-* 5.10 " 
2 1b. Bells. Pair. 70c.-* J7.W/)<;rr. 
Spalding Iron Dumb Bells— Made on approved models, nicely bal- 
anced and finished in black enamel. Sizes 2 to 40 lbs. Pound 6c. -* 5c. lb. 
Over 40 lbs. Pound 8c. -* i,',c. lb. 
weight 25 lbs. or more for complete Bar 
Bell, supplied regularly with steel handles, length 
3 feet between bells . . 12c. lb. -* lO'zC II 
Bells, weight 25 lbs. or more for complete Ba 
with steel handles, either shorter or longer tha 
regular length, as noted above. 15c. lb. -* IS^ic. 11 
Prices for Bar BelU. weighing other thui above, quoted 




I Rubber Bands 



rices in italics unit 
of iron dumb bells or 100 lbs. or more of bar bells. 

Spalding Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells (Nickei-Piated and Poiuhed) 

No. IN. I lb. Pair, 30c. -* S.IJ-I Dos. No. 3N. 3 lb. Pair, 70c. -* S7.5b Doz. 
No. 2N. 2 lb. ■• 50c. -A- 5.-I0 " No. 4N. 4 lb. " 85c -* 9.2S " 

No. 5N. 5 lb. Pair, $1.00 -* iUl.SO Doz. 

WITH RUBBER BANDS 

No. IB. I lb. Pair, 50c. -* .^5.411 Doz. No 3B. 3 lb. Pair, ^\.Wi-kSIO.SO Doz. 

No 23. 21b. " 75c.-* A.y^^ " No.4B.41b. " 1.25* 13.50 " 

No. SB. 5 lb. Pair. $1.50 * SJii.20 Doz. 

The ft'ices printed in italics opposite items marked with * will be quoted 

onlv on orders for one-dozen pairs or more on sizes up to cue pound, and 

till one-half dozen pairs or more on sizes over one pound in weight 

Qiiantily prices will NOT be allowed on items NOT marked with -* 



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ANT COMMUNICATIONS 
i ADDRESSED TO US 


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STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 


FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORBll 
'iE INSIDE FRONT COVER 1 
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SPALDING CHAIN BELT ROWING MACHINE No. 600 

Suitable Alike for the Athlete or the Ordinary Man or Woman 




No. 600. The ideal boat for hi 
ing purposes. Brings the 



ind train- 
usually 
obtained on river or lake into the home or bed- 
room. Fitted with roller seat and adjustable 
shoes to fit either a tall or a short person. 
Thumb-nut arrangement controlling belt allows 

ning parts, imitating tbe resistance which exists 
when forcing a row boat through the water. 
The resistance may be reduced for the weaker 
sex or increased to suit the strongest athlete. 
Oars are pivoted in such a way that operator 
can handle and turn them same as he would 
during the return and feathering motion with 
a boat oar. Floor space required, 6x5 
feet Each, $30.00 



SPALDING FRICTION ROWING MACHINE No. 119 

du 




No. 119. The means used 
ance is a simple frictici 
instant hold at 
and retains the pr 
when it instantly re 
boat. Quickly taken apart 
any bolts or screws. Each 
able to any amount of f 
Do notAise oil on friction cylinder, 
not pcrfeclly smooth a Utile clear soap rubbcJ v 
Its surface will properly correct its action. Floor 
space required, 4/2 feet by 4'; feet. 

Complete, $16.00 



Particularly suitable 

the next opportunity f 
No. 5 (see opposite page) whi 

arm adji 
arranged so that they can be pulled 
a bracket close to the floor. 



SPALDING ROWING ATTACHMENTS 

For use with No. 5 Chest Weight Machines 
Can be detached from the weight machine quickly < 




No. R 

No. R. Designed to fill the demand for a low priced 
article of this kind, built along substantial lines. 
Gives entire satisfaction. Floor space requirei 
A)i feet by 12 inches Complete, $7.50 



No. 1. This, attachment,, 
arms simitar to the rowing 



will be noted, has out-riggers and 

achine, and offers a great variety of 

connection with chest weight. Floor space 

by 4>^ feet Complete, $10.00 



^OTE-Th<se Row 



Att.chn 



,Nos. 



nd R. 



with the No. S Type of Chest Weight Mackil 



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STORES IN ALLLA GE ::ITIES 



FOR COMPlfTE LIST OF STORES 
SE£ INSIDE MONT COVES 

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ITRADEMARK 



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SPALDING CHEST WEIGHT MACHINhS 






Spalding Chest Weight No. 2 Spalding Chest Weight No. 12 Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 



No. 2. A good machine for home use; 
noiseless and durable. Well made and 
easy running. Rods are Js-inch cop. 
pered spring steel. Weights are 5-lb. 
iron dumb bells, one to each carriage, 
and may be removed and used as 
dumb bells. Wall and floor boards 
are hard wood, nicely finished and 
stained. All castings heavily japanned. 
Every part of machine guaranteed free 
of defect Each. $5.00 



l2.Th.si 



, especially designed 
ne exercise, will be found high 
1 every particular. Cast ir< 
licely japanned. The wheels are 

*d steel cone point bearings. The 
guide rods are spring steel, copper- 
plated. The weight carriage has remov. 
able felt bushings, noiseless and durable. 
Each handle is equipped with 10 pounds 
of weights Each, $10.00 



grade 



harde 



No. 5. Because of its adjustmeni 

which permits of ail lower, as 

parts direct chest movements, this i 

d is particularly suitable whe 



The 



; space 
nges 



are made by raising or lowering the 
ter arm, requiring but a few seconds. 
Japan finish. Each machine is equipped 
with 16 pounds of weights. Ea..$15.00 
Extraweights for above, I'x Ibs.Ea.. .20 



Spalding Head and Neck Attachment 

For business men. Overcomes tendency to forward head, 
due to continuous work at desk. For women, will help 
develop a nicely rounded neck. 



Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment 

This provides a local exerciser for all muscles of the leg. 
As such it is an excellent device for strengthening weak 
muscles, toning up others and giving exercise to stiff joints. 





No. 3. Heavy cowhide, 
ping to one of the handle 



Ready for use by simply snap. No. 2. Heavy ( 
or both. . . . Each, $1.50 both; can be w 



vhide. Readily attached to one fiandle or 
1 with or without shoe. . Each. $1.50 



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1 AOORESStDTBUS 


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STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 


Trffiwrii 

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For Canadian prices see special Canadian Caiahgu^ 



StuteTHE SPALDING 



Spalding Adjustable Doorway Horizontal Bar 



^ 



No. A. The bar ItscK is made of selected hickor; 
sockets screw, holding rubber cushions. The sockt 
the other end a right hand thread. By fitting the 
hands the ends are made to expand, and the frictioi 
the doorway is sufficient to sustain the weight of a he 
being adjustable to any height, j " 



, havmg steel tubular ends into which iron 
: on one end contains a left hand thread, on 
Dar in the doorway and turning it with the 
applied by the rubber against the sides of 
vy man. This bar may be used for chinning 
abdominal work, as shown by cuts in margin 



of this page. Size of doorway in which bar will be used must be stated when ordering, as the 

adjustment is not great enough to meet all requirements in one size bar Each, $4.00 

This No. A Bar is supplied regularly to fit any doorway under 33 inches in width. 

Bars to fit wider doorways • . . Extra, 50c. 

Should not be used in doorways wider than 42 inches. If length larger than 42 inches is 
ed. it would be advisable to use a regular horizontal bar. 

Spalding Doorway Horizontal Bar 

l\o. 101. The keys fastened to each end of bar fit in the 
side sockets, which are secured to door jamb and hold the 
bar firmly in place. The parts are of malleable iron, very 
light, yet strong enough to sustain the heaviest man. The 
bar may be quickly removed when not in use, leaving no 
projecting part. Complete with parts. $2.00 




This No. 101 Bar is supplied regularly to fit any door- 
way under 37 inches. Bars to fit wider doorways, Extra, 
50c. Should not be used in doorways wider than 42 
inches. If length larger than 42 inches is required, it 
would be advisable to use a regular horizontal bar. 



Spalding Home Gymnasium 

Combining Swinging Rings, Trapeze, Stirrups, and Swing. Should 
be in every home where there are growing boys and girls. The 
simplest and best form of exercise for them. 

No. 1. The apparatus 
supported by two 




strong 



ew-hook 



the ceiling, about eigV 
een inches apart. It ci 
alsobeusedoutofdc 
The straps are of extra 
strong webbing and ad- 
justable to any desired 
height; rings heavily 
japanned. The appa- 

anyi 




pat 



.ved 



ceiling visible. The 

can be quickly and easi- 
ly made. We furnish 
in addition, a board ad. 
justable to the stirrups, 
which forms an excel- 
lent swing Complete. 
ready to put up $6.00 



u 



^^SZS9 



PtlUIFTtnENTlONeiVENTOl 

INT COMMUNICITIONS 

I mmm to us 



A.G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



F08C0MPIETI LIST Of STORES 

SEE INSIDE FHONT GOYEil 

Of THIS 8001 



j/«( yWy 5, 1914 Sutjecl lo chan/t talhxii n 



Foi Canadian phca see uxdal CenaSan Calalotue. 



sSbstitute THE SPALDING! 



TRADEMARK 




Spalding Swinging Rings 

of japanned iron, 6 inches in diameter, inside measurement. 
■ ^ COMPLETE FOR HOME USE 

No. 1. With 5-foot ropes. . Pair. $3.50 
No. 2. With 6-foot ropes. . " 3.75 
No. 3. With 7.foot ropes. . " 4.00 
No. 4. With 8-foot ropes. . " 4.25 
Rings, leather covered, $4.00 per pair extra. 
WITHOUT ROPES AND CLAMPS 
No. 10. 6-in. Pair, $1.00 




No. 20. 


R 


in. 


•• 


1.50 


No 


30. 


10 


in. 


" 


2.00 


.Siz 






darei 


side 






sme 


nts 


Rings 




the 




ver 


=d, 


$4.00 


per 






pair extra. 






Spalding Single Trapeze 

COMPLETE FOR HOME USE 






iding 8 feet of rope 



No.l. 2 Ji foot bar. Each. $3.00 
No. 2. 3 foot bar. " 3.25 
No. 3. 3 >^ foot bar. "' 3.50 

Spalding Trapeze Bars 

WITHOUT ROPE 



No. IB. 2,'2 feet long, bars only. 

Each. $1.25 
No. 2B. 3 feet long, bars only. 

Each, $1.50 
No. 3B. 3J4 feet long, bars only. 

Each. $1.75 



Spalding Mattresses 

The value of a good mattress- as a preventative of strams 
and bruises in home exercises is not generally recognized, 
but it is a fact that in this one feature lies their chief value. 
They are also indispensable as an adjunct to home acro- 
batics, and in fact, for most any kind of home gymnasium 
work, they are well nigh indispensable. The mats listed 
belovf are designed especially for home use and are recom- 
mended for that purpose only. Supplied only in sizm and materials specified. 
with two layers of best one-inch hair felt, closely tufted and strongly 

No. 00. Size 3x5 feet Each. $8.00 No. 02. S 

No. 01. Size 4 X 6 feet '■ 12.00 No. 03. S 



Cover heavy c 
No. WX. Siz 



Special Wrestling Mattresses 

afted, 2 inches thick. Complete with corduroy 



12 feet Each. $90.00 No. WXX 




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"Kswrii 



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imMJIIl^JJI.II!l,l(«Wr«.li>'JJrl!l«MII 



SPALDING HOME GYMNASIUM BOARD 



A complete gymnasium for the home on one board. Floor space required, 
3 feet by 2 feet. Height, 8 feet. Floor board and staple plate only are 
attached permanently. Upper board is held in position by pressure of guy 
rod and will not mar the wall in the slightest degree. 

Consists o/ Board, with attachments for fastening to floor of room, 

so that walls need not be marred $10.00 

Spalding Abdominal Masseur 10.00 

No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk. Complete with Striking Bag. 7.50 
No. 2. Spalding Chest Weight Machine, including .pair of 5-lb. 

Dumb Bells 5.00 

Complete, all attached, $32.50 

Board itself will be furnished separately if desired. .... Each, $10.00 

As the complete outfit is made up and carried in stock by us, equipped as 
noted above, we cannot supply board with different articles already attached. 





Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur 

Useful for treatment of constipation, based upon the principle of mus- 
cular contraction (the force which nature uses). It effectually applies force 
in the same direction that nature does, and will gradually discard the use of 
cathartics. A few moments" use each night, before retiring, and in the 
morning, upon arising, is all that is necessary. Its action upon the liver and 
stomach is equally as prompt and effective, and derangements of these 
organs are speedily remedied Complete, $10.00 



Spalding Bar Stall Bench Spalding Leather Covered Shot 




No. 205. Hard pine, strong 
and substantial. Top padded 
with hair felt, canvas c6vered.; 
Preferable, for sanitary reasons 
that canvas be painted (a spe- 
cial elastic paint isused),unless 
specifiod. stock benches will be 
so furnished. . Each, $4.00 



No. A. For abdominal 
An iron ball, wound with electric 
tape and then covered with very 
soft, smooth grade of horse hide. 
6 or 8 lbs. weight Each, $5.00 



Spalding Bar Stalls 

No. 20H. Adapted for use in the home; compact, 
of simple construction, used for the greatest variety 
of movements affecting every part of the body, 
and especially abdomen and chest movements. 
Erected against wall, behind door, or any flat 
surface. 8 feet high, 36 inches wide and extends 
6 inches into room. Floor space required, 
I ft. by 2'.i ft. Height, 8 ft. Per section, $8.00 



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m COMMUNICtTIONS 

iODRESSEO TO US 



A.G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



I FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STOBES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
OF THIS BOOlfe 



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^ZlWE SPALDING i^iTRADEMARK 



SPALDING EXERCISING EQUIPMENT. 



BASE BALL TEAMS organized for the season 
only, disband usually until the following year 
unless something is done to keep the players 
together during the winter months. A moderate 
priced outfit of Spaldmg Exercising Apparatus 
installed in the club room provides the 
means for healthful recreation that in- 
5 a winning team on the base ball 




Outfit 



No. H Recreation Rod 

Outht No. H. referred to b^ 
gested exclusively for 
being suitable for use by those of vary 
ing ages, with sufficient equipmen 
ehown to supply as many as are likely t< 
be using the room at the same time unde 
ordinary circumstances, while addiliona 
equipment may be added as required t< 
take care of a larger number without dis 
arranging the balance of the outfit. 

Consisting of: 
I No. 1 2 Chest Weight Machine. 
I No. 3 Head and Neck Attachm-t. 
I pr. No. 3 Swing.Rings.leathoi cov 
I No. 1 19 Laflin Rowing Machine. 
I No. I Mohne Platform. 
I No 18 Striking Bag. 
I No.74WallHon7ont,andVaull.BM. 

1 No. 03 Mattress. 

2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
I pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 set No 15 Boxing Cloves. 

t set No 118 Boxing Glove* 
I No. 12 Medicine Ball. 
1 No 1 1 Medicine Ball. 




and other 
find a Rec 
Spalding E 
profitable ii 



depending upi 
likely to use the roon 
■ For the purpose 



of office workers, 
ercantile establishm. 
t.on Room fitted out 
cising Equipment a i 
The room i 

the number who 



tthe 



Price is F.O.B. I 



L$bipping weight of complete outfit, 570 Ibt. 

No. K Athletic Club Outfit 

Conffijftnc of: 
2 No 5 Chest Weight Machines. 
I No. 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 

1 No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 

2 No 20H Bar Stalls. 

I No. 600 Kerns- Rowing Machine. 

I pair No 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

5 only No. 3 Swmging Rmgs, leather covered. . 

( For traveling rings.40 (t. length o( room required J 5 to 1 6 ft. height) 

I No. 1 Mohne Str.kmg Bag Platform. 

I No G Striking Bag. 

I No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar. 

1 No. 101 Parallel Bar. 

2 No. 03 Mattresses. 

2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

I pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

I pair No.- 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

^ set No. 218 Boxing Gloves. 

I set No. 1 18 Boxing Gloves. 

I No. 12 Medicine Ball. 

I No. 1 1 Medi 

i pair lO-lb. Ir 

I only 25.1b. I, 

I only SO-lb. I. 




No. G Home Outfit 

banks Outfit No. G is arranged particularly for^ 

nents, use in recreation room of a private hotuc 

t with It provides a great variety of simple ex. 

ercising apparatus at a very moderate 

cost. The equipment is suitable for ues 

by those of varying ages of both sexe*. 

"—•-iiiB nT: 
I No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 
lNo.3HeadandNeckAttachm't. 
I No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment 
I No. 20H Bar Stall. 
^J I No. 205 Bar Stall Bench. 
\^ I No. A Doorway Horizontal Bar. 
r I No. I Home Gymnasium. 
ii I No., 600 Kerns' Row. Machine. 
,- 1 No PR Striking B?g Disk. 
e. I No. 10 Striking Bag. 

No. I Abdominal Masseur, 
pair No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells, 
pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb BelU. 
No. 02 Mattress. 
No. 12 Medicine Ball. 



Price •• F.O.B 
Store. List 
Shipping we 



ight I 



le Ball. 
Dumb 
1 Dumb 
1 Dumb 



No. J Athletic Club Outfit 

CoTigiiting of: 

No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 
No.- 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 
. No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 

No. 20H Bar Stall. 

No. 600 Kerns' Rowing Machine, 

pair No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered 

No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar 
: No. 03 Mattresses. 

No. I Moline Striking Bag Platform. 

No. G Striking Bag. 

set No. 15 Boxing Gloves. 

set No. 1 18 Boxing Gloves. 

pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

pair No. 5 SandovY Dumb Bells. 

pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells^ 

No. 12 Medicine Ball. 

No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. 



Price F.O.B. nearest A. C. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on insid.- fi 
cover of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 7ZS 
NOTE- Where space and funds permit we recommend 

' of the above OulfiU, one of our special Wr< 



ceFOl 



Mate. 

No. WX. Size 

No. WXX. Size 

AkoVaultmBHo 



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|Biirand-Steel| 

I ^Lockersp 

Wo*4eii lockers are obJectionable»i 

fctoaata they attract vermin, absorb odors,: 
MB be easily broken into, and are dangerous 
•■ Mcount of fire. 

l«ckers made from wire mesh 61f 
wryaniril metal afford Uttle secar* 
Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut- 
tar*. Clothes placed in them become covered 
whh dust, and the lockers themselves present 
• poor appearance, resembling animal cages 
Barmnd'Steel Liockers are made of finest 
(r»d« furniture steel and are finished with -P""' 
gioas black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable 
.0 that used on hospiul ware, which will never flake 
off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. 




Some 




of ihh A.OOO Ourand-Steel Lockers Irstalted In fl^ 
Cymnaslums of Chicago. I2'« I0'« 42', Doubtf Tl«». 

il>?irand - Steel Lockers are usually buili with 
f^o.i,? norforated luU length in panel design with sides 
£11 j -.acks solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
from coming in contact with wet garments 
in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti 
iation is secured by having the door perfc 
rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
prefers, we perforate the backs also. , ^ 

The cost of Dnrand-Steel Lockers 
Is no more than that of flrst-class 
Vooden lockers, and they last as long 
as the building, are sanitary, secure, «nA 
in addition, are fire-proof. ^ 

The following Standard Sizes &ag' 

THOSE MOST COMMONLY USED: 



DOUBLE TIER 
13 I 13 I 3e Inch 
13 1 ia«36 Inch 
12 I 13 «4a Inch 
lo I 19 x4a Inch 



SINGLE TIER 
12 > i2ieo Inch 
IS > IS >eo Inch 
12 I 12x72 Inch 
IB I IB > 72 Inch 



Speclil Sizes made to ordep. 
We are handhng lockers as a special coJ» 
tract business, and shipment will in every 
case be made direct from the factory in 
Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
bei of lockers, size and arrangement, wo 
Bhall be glad to take up, through wmb 
rpon HonoA *h» fOAttjtr of priaet 



PROMPT tTTEHTIflH GIVEN TO 

ANT COMMUNICATIONS 

MOIIESSEITOUS 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVEfl 
^ OF THIS Boot 



'PitoalntfftsI laty 5. 1914. Suklat le ehingc wilhoul noUet, For CanaJUm prita tet iticclal CanaJim Calalcfut. 



standard Policy 

A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a 
Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a 
profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions 
of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list 
price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out 
attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are 
absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the 
manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured 
his order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who 
does not, and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading 
but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and 
grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," 
which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer 
and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices 
to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably 
leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are 
practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists 
on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this 
demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz.: the cheap- 
ening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that 15 years ago, in 1899, 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic 
Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as " The Spalding 
Policy." ^ 

The " Spalding Policy " eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding 
Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding 
Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is 
assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and 
the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the 
users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : 

First. —The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods. 

Second. — As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in 
purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required 
in the mainufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their 
respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necessary 
quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply 
consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices— neither more nor less-the same 
prices that sirnilar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated 
exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

This briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful 
operation for the past I 5 years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, "The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody, 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



By ^l^ij/l^^^^^^^^^^. 



standard Quality 



An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar 
nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit 
of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, 
and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp 
thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and 
other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service 
Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a 
great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against 
counterfeit products — without the aid of "Government Detectives" or "Public 
Opinion" to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and 
"inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the 
" Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding fit Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for 
thirty-eight years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout 
the world as a Guarantee of QueJity as dependable in their field as the 
U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and 
maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi- 
ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other 
consumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- 
Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic 
Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Elxcellence, by 
insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which 
they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards mainteiining 
Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
nigh-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of 
"inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold 
and a guarantee to protect must necessarily have higher prices than a manufac- 
turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Quality 
depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than 
poverty in quality — and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 



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LIBRftRY OF CONGRESS 



005 900 359 8 % 
BRARY K 



L covers every Athletic Sporl 
and is Official and Standard 
Price 10 cents each 





:^,„. SPALDING.:^ 
ATHLETIC GOODS 



PARIS. 1901 



ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLl 



A.G. Spalding 'a Bros. 



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